Forgiveness Quotes by Jack Kornfield

Life without forgiveness is unbearable.

— Jack Kornfield

“In truly listening to our most painful songs, we can learn the divine art of forgiveness.”

— Jack Kornfield

Forgiveness is primarily for our own sake, so that we no longer carry the burden of resentment. But to forgive does not…

— Jack Kornfield

But forgiveness is the act of not putting anyone out of your heart, even those who are acting out of deep ignorance…

— Jack Kornfield

Whenever we forgive, in small ways at home, or in great ways between nations, we free ourselves from the past.

— Jack Kornfield

To live life is to make a succession of errors. Understanding this can bring us great ease and forgiveness for ourselves and…

— Jack Kornfield

It is not enough to know that love and forgiveness are possible. We have to find ways to bring them to life.

— Jack Kornfield

Weigh the true advantages of forgiveness and resentment to the heart. Then choose.

— Jack Kornfield

In the end, forgiveness simply means never putting another person out of our heart.

— Jack Kornfield

The knowledge of the past stays with us. To let go is to release the images and emotions, the grudges and fears,…

— Jack Kornfield

You hold in your hand an invitation: to remember the transforming power of forgiveness and loving kindness. To remember that no matter…

— Jack Kornfield

In any moment we can learn to let go of hatred and fear. We can rest in peace, love, and forgiveness. It…

— Jack Kornfield

It is hard to imagine a world without forgiveness. Without forgiveness life would be unbearable. Without forgiveness our lives are chained, forced…

— Jack Kornfield

We each have been betrayed. Let yourself picture and remember the many ways this is true. Feel the sorrow you have carried…

— Jack Kornfield

“There are many ways that I have hurt and harmed others, have betrayed or abandoned them, caused them suffering, knowingly or unknowingly,…

— Jack Kornfield

Finding a way to extend forgiveness to ourselves is one of our most essential tasks. Just as others have been caught in…

— Jack Kornfield

Forgiveness does not mean that we have to continue to relate to those who have done us harm. In some cases the…

— Jack Kornfield

Forgiveness sees wisely. It willingly acknowledges what is unjust, harmful, and wrong. It bravely recognizes sufferings of the past, and understands the…

— Jack Kornfield

Compassion for ourselves gives rise to the power to transform resentment into forgiveness, hatred into friendliness, and fear into respect for all…

— Jack Kornfield